OT: Computers
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Silver Member Username: Noob101Taylorsville, Utah USA Post Number: 196 Registered: Jul-07 | Anyone here have a good knowledge about computers? I have no idea what specs i should be looking at and what not. looking for a laptop or desktop doesn't really matter for around $600. found these http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12347221 really cheap with a high processor speed,6gb ram and a big hard drive. Wondering if anyone knows anything about the brand.. also this laptop http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%2315 3%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+NightSky+Black/9548661.p?skuId=9548661&tab=2&productCatego ryId=abcat0502003&_requestid=116329&id=1218122908891 If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rI compensate... Post Number: 9434 Registered: Jul-06 | What do you plan on doing with this computer? That will help anyone and everyone decide what is a good setup for you. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rI compensate... Post Number: 9435 Registered: Jul-06 | By the way, your Best Buy link didn't work for me and good job posting a budget, that helps a lot. By the way, since I'm sure Brad will take a look at this thread, the Seagate drives never stopped failing even after all the fixes Seagate did =/ We had our b1tch battle about them back in the day and there are still too many failures being reported about them despite all the patches/firmware updates and all the other BS. The only good thing is that they're some of the cheapest drives with mass storage but at a risk(I don't trust any hard drive 100% though, they all have issues). |
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Gold Member Username: Tatonka-[Team Audible Insanity]- Post Number: 3198 Registered: Mar-07 | I am a big fan of emachine great for the money. Toshiba and hp suck |
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Silver Member Username: Noob101Taylorsville, Utah USA Post Number: 197 Registered: Jul-07 | Thanks for the help so far. The main thing this computer will be used for would be internet access and stuff. But may occasionally be used for gaming. here's the laptop again copy and paste for some reason it won't work if you click it.... ??? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%2315 3%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+NightSky+Black/9548661.p?id=1218122908891&skuId=9548661 |
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Gold Member Username: Hittin1TEAM REVOLUTION, La. Lake Charles... Post Number: 4091 Registered: May-07 | http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=46102 74&sku=S445-10030 ^^^ if you have a monitor already... if not, that will cost around $100 more. http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=45463 82&sku=V133-76600 a little over budget but finding a decent true gaming PC with that budget will be a challange http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=46624 11&Sku=I455-92402 another option.. look around on that site.... They have great online deals for many different electronics... |
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Bronze Member Username: SkdooleyRoanoke, VA Usa Post Number: 64 Registered: Oct-09 | You can build your own, the way you want it. Check out newegg.com |
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Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 10725 Registered: Jul-06 | Lets see how would you know when your posting in the wrong section... oh yeah when you have to put "OT" in the title  Really how dumb can people get. |
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Gold Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 2136 Registered: Aug-07 | M.S., quit being such an OT Knazi.. wtf you cant say N azi? |
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Silver Member Username: Kyle_lowePost Number: 953 Registered: Apr-06 | i would suggest steering clear from that e-machines up there, what i would do is check out this portion of the dell website http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-inspiron-546/pd.aspx?refid=deskt op-inspiron-546&s=dhs&cs=19 you can customize it to fit your preferences i ran through it really quick and upgraded the processor, ram, hard drive, graphics card to match (actually a bit better) that e-machines you were looking at and it was only $100 more you really do get what you pay for and that dell is very solid for its price |
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Silver Member Username: Noob101Taylorsville, Utah USA Post Number: 198 Registered: Jul-07 | Thanks alot kyle and mark and everyone else for your help. 1 last question kinda off-topic as well. Was looking at HDTV to buy from eBay. Could you guys rate these brands? Samsung, philips, sony, sharp, and westinghouse. |
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Silver Member Username: Boston_splHighland, CA United States Post Number: 130 Registered: Nov-08 | IMO, don't waste your time with Westinghouse. Phillips is so-so, but not too bad for the $. As for Sony, Samsung, and Sharp they all make really good and fairly good TV's depending on which line u choose. I'm assuming you're wanting to go LCD over plasma (you'll have a larger selection that way anyway). Assuming you won't be watching a lot of fast paced, quick moving action type stuff LCD is fine. If you do plan on that stuff then just make sure if you go LCD you go higher end. i.e. 120hz or above and 1080p for screen size above 37" or so. If you're on a budget I would consider Plasma for 42" & up. There's more to it but those are pretty much the basics. Anyway, don't know if that answered your question, but I would also seriously consider Panasonic too. Also, what screen size are you thinking? |
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Gold Member Username: Hittin1TEAM REVOLUTION, La. Lake Charles... Post Number: 4110 Registered: May-07 | I love my 42" Sony Bravia.. Check that circuit city site... They have hdtv under $500 regularly... They send me announcments in my email often... Only ads i enjoy getting.. |
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Gold Member Username: Snowball123West Allis, WI Post Number: 3308 Registered: Oct-07 | How did this go from Computers to TV's? |
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Silver Member Username: JbpittPittsburgh, Pa. Usa Post Number: 168 Registered: Jul-09 | I just bought a 42'' vizio 1080p 120hz for $800. I gotta say,the picture on this tv is amazing! For the money, you wont find a better tv. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rI compensate... Post Number: 9436 Registered: Jul-06 | Haha, gotta love Ecoustics. |
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Silver Member Username: Noob101Taylorsville, Utah USA Post Number: 199 Registered: Jul-07 | Chris, I'm looking at something 40" or larger. Most likely will be buying from ebay to save money don't really care if it's used or not. And i just named those brands because those where the TV's i was looking at. Thanks a lot for the help with what you said i think I'm going to go for the samsung i saw. Thanks again everyone for your help. I'll be back if i have another question. |
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Silver Member Username: Boston_splHighland, CA United States Post Number: 136 Registered: Nov-08 | Cool, good luck.  |
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Bronze Member Username: SkdooleyRoanoke, VA Usa Post Number: 79 Registered: Oct-09 | I know sam's club has a 40" samsung 1080p 120 Hz tv for $898. I don't think you can find one online for cheaper. The picture quality is amazing. |
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Gold Member Username: Hittin1TEAM REVOLUTION, La. Lake Charles... Post Number: 4124 Registered: May-07 | http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/category/compare.asp?CatId=3650 |
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Gold Member Username: Hittin1TEAM REVOLUTION, La. Lake Charles... Post Number: 4125 Registered: May-07 | http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=48931 70&sku=T24-4008%20BX&SRCCODE=CCEM159C%20&cm_mmc=EML-_-Main-_-CCEM159-_-circuit15 9 3 day sale... just got it today... sweet deal. |
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Gold Member Username: Snowball123West Allis, WI Post Number: 3310 Registered: Oct-07 | meh Toshiba. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassYork, Pennsylvania Post Number: 12851 Registered: Jun-04 | Nothing wrong with toshiba. The 46rv530u is what i have and it has very good picture quality....good buy for a 1080 p tv at that price Mark. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 21587 Registered: Jun-06 | EVERYTHING in consumer electronics comes down in price. You just have to decide how long you're willing to wait for it. I remember when portable DVD players came out. I wanted one soooo bad but the wifey just wasn't having it. I remember one guy trying to sell one to me used for $750! Only a 10" screen too. Today they're under a C-note. My first component DVD player was $300. RCA. State of the art back then. Remote had 8 buttons? Now you see them for $30? It's the "gotta have it now" mentality and spending habits that generate the pricing structure. Have to admit though Mark. That IS a great price for that tv. If only I needed one................  |
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Bronze Member Username: SkdooleyRoanoke, VA Usa Post Number: 81 Registered: Oct-09 | That is a nice deal. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassYork, Pennsylvania Post Number: 12853 Registered: Jun-04 | A cheaper price for the same tv. http://www.spoofee.com/index.php?section=deal&did=619805 |
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